Did Someone Say Parfait?
A parfait is delicious at any time of the year, but summer just seems to call out for a light, tantalizing easy breakfast parfait. Layer after layer of creamy yogurt, crunchy goodness, and summer fruit just bursting with juice... The best part about a homemade parfait is that you can make it as healthy (or decadent!) as you like.
Easy Breakfast Parfait Ideas
These yogurt parfaits are as easy as it gets — your favorite yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit layered in a glass or cup. Start with a bottom layer of yogurt, add fruit, and top with the granola. Any additional toppings you choose to add just up the 'yum' factor.
Berry Parfait
Start with vanilla yogurt and add your favorite berries alone or in a combo (we especially like blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries together). Top with granola and repeat the layers until your cup is almost full. Drizzle with a bit of honey if you prefer a little extra sweetness.
Halo Delight
This breakfast parfait idea starts with cubed Halo segments on the bottom. Top with granola, plain yogurt, and shredded coconut. Keep layering until the cup is full.
Strawberry, Banana, and Chia Seed
Mix chia seeds into banana yogurt and combine chopped strawberries and banana with the granola. Start with the yogurt/chia mix followed by the granola/fruit mix. Repeat until the cup is full and enjoy immediately.
Getting creative with parfaits
Who says parfaits are just for quick, healthy breakfasts? Some of these homemade breakfast parfait ideas are sweet enough to make them perfect for dessert! Try some of these exciting easy breakfast parfait recipes and then step out of your comfort zone and see how creative you can get with parfaits.
Frozen Yogurt Parfait Bites
Instead of a heavy muffin, enjoy a low-calorie breakfast on the go in the form of a frozen parfait bite. Just like that muffin, these delectable breakfast bites get their shape from a muffin pan. We suggest using silicone muffin liners to keep things neater.
Line your muffin pan and fill each cup with banana slices, Greek yogurt, and your favorite cereal. Top with fresh berries and freeze for at least two hours. Store any extras in a sealed airtight container in the freezer.
Peach and Pecan Brown Sugar Parfait
Peaches, pecans, and dark brown sugar are made for each other, so of course, they make a delicious Southern parfait!
Mix plain Greek yogurt with vanilla bean paste and honey to taste. Break a small handful of pecans into small chunks. Slice and then cube a fresh peach. Put a layer of peaches, pecans, and a sprinkling of dark brown sugar in the bottom of a cup or glass. Top with the yogurt and then finish with another layer of peaches, pecans, and dark brown sugar.
Chocolate Almond Butter Breakfast Parfaits
Breakfast, snack, or dessert... This delicious gluten-free parfait is delicious whenever you eat it!
Simply layer Greek yogurt and banana slices with almond butter, toasted old-fashioned oats, cocoa powder, and cocoa nibs. The slightly bitter cocoa nibs lend this simple parfait a sophisticated flavor that's perfect for dessert.
As you can see, there are endless possibilities for creative breakfast parfait ideas when using fruit. Just remember the essential components — something creamy, something crunchy, and something deliciously fruity!
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Brunch Around the World
The Wide World of Brunch Choices
The best part of world travel is all the local customs you get to experience along the way. Food is a big part of every culture and many travelers' favorite memories revolve around the foods they've experienced during their travels. Eating your way around the world sounds delicious, doesn't it?
Even a meal as 'classic' as brunch is unique in every country. The next time you're traveling, why not check out the different types of brunch you encounter and see what you think? You might find a new favorite!
Let's start with brunch right here in the United States and then work our way around the world heading in an easterly direction.
America: Brunch here usually consists of egg dishes like omelets or eggs Benedict, bacon or sausage, and pancakes. Plenty of Mimosas or Bloody Marys help ease the pain from the night before!
Kingston, Jamaica: Brunch in Kingston is as delightfully unique as the island itself. It's a hash or stew made from salt fish, cooked ackee fruit, and fiery Scotch bonnet peppers. It's usually accompanied by fried dumplings, boiled plantains, and breadfruit. Sometimes it's served with rice and peas, traditionally made with white rice and (despite the name!) kidney beans cooked in spicy seasoned coconut milk.
Jamaicans wash this fiery feast down with a refreshing, bright pink hibiscus ginger punch made by combining fruity hibiscus tea with ginger, agave syrup, and rum.
London, UK: A traditional 'full English' is a hearty meal, for sure! This fry-up usually consists of... wait for it... back bacon, bangers, fried sunny-side-up eggs, grilled fresh tomato halves, sautéed mushroom slices, fried bread, baked beans, and black pudding. Whew!
Back bacon is very similar to Canadian bacon, bangers are large sausage links, and black pudding is, um, blood sausage.
To do it right, the beans are usually eaten on top of the toast and the meal is served with British brown sauce. This monstrous meal is washed down with a few Buck's Fizzes, which consist of orange juice mixed with champagne.
Paris, France: Parisians' favorite brunch dish is Oeufs en Cocotte au Saumon Fumé. It's a small, savory casserole containing eggs, garlic, smoked salmon, and crème fraîche. Of course, torn chunks of baguette are an essential accompaniment!
The drink of choice is a Bloody Mary, popularly believed to have originated in Paris in the 1920s.
Hong Kong, China: Mmm, dim sum. These delicious steamed and fried dumplings are generally filled with seafood or pork and vegetables. If you're feeling adventurous, try chicken feet or 'phoenix claws' as they're known in China. They're one of many non-dumpling versions of the ever-popular dim sum.
The Hong Kong brunch drink of choice is yuan yang, a blend of Ceylon and Pu'er tea with evaporated milk. Enjoyed either hot or over ice, it's the perfect wake-up call after a long night.
Cancun, Mexico: A favorite brunch item in Cancun, huevos divorciados consists of two fried eggs topped with both red and green salsa. It's usually served with tortilla chips and sometimes a side of refried beans and cotija cheese.
Quench your thirst (but not the fire!) with a Michelada. This savory cocktail combines chilled Mexican beer, fresh lime juice, chilies, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco.
Brunch right here in Denver: Well, now that you've had a 'taste' of brunch around the world, what do you think? Which one would you like to try first? While you're making up your mind, stop in at the Original Pancake House and try our delicious brunch offerings!